Sony Xperia S heading to Canada on April 17th, exclusive to Sony Stores

Still patiently waiting to find out when Sony's NXT child will hit Canadian shelves? According to the Japanese outfit, residents of the Great White North can finally expect the Xperia S to make a grand entrance on April 17th. The handset is set to be sold exclusively at Sony Stores around the country, but unfortunately, there's no word on how much it'll cost. That said, we do know that the 4.3-inch Gingerbread device will only be compatible with Rogers network, so Xperia lovers on Telus and Bell need not apply. So, not all Canadians can grab the new Sony slab, but at least some of you can before your neighbors down south.

First smartphone in the new Xperia NXT series Stunning HD viewing and capture powered by Sony Effortless sharing of content with easy connectivity across multiple screens

TORONTO, April 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Xperia™ S, the first smartphone from the new Xperia NXT series - next generation smartphones from Sony - will soon make its Canadian debut. A limited number of Xperia S smartphones will be available exclusively at Sony Stores across Canada, beginning April 17th. Canadians can purchase their Xperia S, which is compatible with the Rogers wireless network, directly at the Sony Store.

"We are thrilled to offer Canadians the first Sony smartphone and the Sony Store is a natural retail partner for this premium device," said Peter Farmer, VP Marketing, North America, Sony Mobile Communications. "Combining exceptional performance with elegant design and a myriad of entertainment possibilities, the Xperia S embodies the connected entertainment experience Sony Mobile represents."

Experience everything in HD The Xperia S is an Android smartphone that delivers a stunning HD viewing experience with a high resolution screen, brilliant 4.3" HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® engine and a 12MP fast capture camera that goes from sleep to snap in just over a second with a single key press. This smartphone also features a powerful 1.5GHz dual-core processor for faster performance.

Xperia S within the world of Sony With quick and simple HD sharing across four screens, the Xperia S allows consumers to effortlessly connect, share and control content on multiple screens whether it's a TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet using HDMI, DLNA or BRAVIA Sync. Xperia S is also NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled allowing consumers to share content with each other as well as enjoy an increasing number of NFC applications and services.

Biggest and best entertainment experiences from Sony Xperia S has full access to the richest entertainment experiences from Sony Entertainment Network*. The recently launched Music Unlimited offers a global catalogue of 15 million songs, while Video Unlimited has the latest Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows from all major studios**.

Instantly Recognizable Design Xperia S showcases a new design approach referred to as "Iconic Identity". The design will be replicated across the Xperia NXT series and creates a simple strong look that is instantly recognizable. The transparent element at the base creates an iconic silhouette where the display is emphasized and underlined. In addition, it provides illumination effects and integrates the antenna components. The user interface has been redesigned to match the minimalistic design of the hardware. The home screen has a new colourful flow background making full usage of HD Reality Display and dual-core processing power.

Availability Xperia S will be available in limited quantities across Canada, exclusively at the Sony Store. It is compatible with the Rogers wireless network and is launching with Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread).

Key Features for Xperia S

4.3" Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as front (720p) and back (1080p) cameras for HD recording. 1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 32GB flash storage. 12MP rear-facing camera with Sony Exmor R™ for mobile. NFC enabled to access growing range of NFC applications. With HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and using BRAVIA Sync for controlling your Xperia S with your TV remote control when connected to the TV, Xperia S delivers a full HD experience on TV.